
Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.

Hope and Healing for Homebound Heroes
Suicide rates among active duty troops are alarmingly high. We believe that God’s Word can truly save lives as our military heroes struggle with the hidden wounds of war. Too often, a soldier’s homecoming is not a glorious panoply of parades and accolades. Many veterans return home to face harsh realities of struggling families, unemployment and even homelessness. Battle wounds…
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Jeff Foxworthy Hosts American Bible Challenge
A new game show brings the Bible into homes across America.The American Bible Challenge premiered on Aug. 23 on the Game Show Network. Hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, American Bible Challenge pits teams of contestants against each other as they compete to see which team knows the most about the bestselling book of all time, the Bible. American Bible Society…
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National Update
American Bible Society staff members set aside time to pray for our donors' concerns. Names were noted on slips of paper, prayed for and gathered into glass jars7,000 Prayers In One DayOur donors pray for American Bible Society's ministries and American Bible Society prays for its donors. On July 25, some 30 staff members lifted up the requests of thousands…
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Rebuilding Cities, Brick by Brick
“But now I said to them, ‘See what trouble we are in because Jerusalem is in ruins and its gates are destroyed! Let's rebuild the city walls and put an end to our disgrace.' And I told them how God had been with me and helped me, and what the emperor had said to me. They responded, ‘Let's start rebuilding!'…
READ MOREJeff Foxworthy Hosts The American Bible Challenge
The American Bible Challenge premiered August 23rd on the Game Show Network. Hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, The American Bible Challenge pits teams of contestants against each other as they compete to see which team knows the most about the bestselling book of all time, the Bible. American Bible Society has provided Bible resources for the show’s mobile apps, which…
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An App to Remember
Want to memorize Scripture quickly? There’s an app for that. American Bible Society (ABS) recently launched its first mobile app, Bible Minded, to engage a more digitally minded generation. Now available for free on both Android and Apple devices, Bible Minded allows users to customize the way they learn and remember Scripture verses. Since its initial release in May 2012,…
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